Real Madrid tie down rising midfield star with €50m release clause

Real Madrid has extended Cesar Palacios’ contract from 2024 to 2027 in order to provide some protection on one of their most promising youth stars.

Palacios, a midfielder who is 18 years old and presently plays for the Alvaro Arbeloa-coached under-19 team, has been excellent recently, establishing himself as one of the most promising players at “La Fabrica.” He has five goals and two assists this season in the UEFA Young League, the largest youth stage available.

Because there were other parties interested in Palacios, according to Marca, the sizable release clause gives Los Blancos flexibility. Despite the fact that competition for midfield spots is expected to be fierce in the future years, they think Palacios has a strong chance of succeeding in La Liga and even having the capacity to make it to the first team.

How much chance such kids will have in the main team is a constant concern with Real Madrid’s academy. Los Blancos have a history of using its academy more as a way to raise money than as a way to train players for their own team. People in such group, such as Victor Chust and Antonio Blanco, were compelled to look for other opportunities for their future.